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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes are moist, spiced, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. These individual treats deliver all the cozy flavor of traditional carrot cake in a fun, portable form—perfect for spring holidays, birthdays, or everyday baking.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or crushed pineapple, drained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir in grated carrots and any optional add-ins like nuts, raisins, or pineapple.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 20–24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with chopped nuts or shredded carrots if desired.

Notes

Add 1/2 cup crushed pineapple for extra moisture and flavor.Use golden or regular raisins for added texture.Mix in 1/4 cup shredded coconut for a tropical twist.Make mini cupcakes by using a mini muffin pan—reduce bake time to 12–14 minutes.Chill frosting before piping for a firmer texture.

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